UFC 87 video Jon Fitch on Georges St. Pierre fight and more
by MMAmania.com on Jul 22, 2008 11:06 AM EDT
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PrintThe background noise is annoying, but it's worth a watch -- Fitch shares a lot on his upcoming fight and his life outside the Octagon:
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Shitty interviewer but still pumped for this fight!!!
by Arnold on Jul 22, 2008 11:12 AM EDT reply actions
Should be a long, entertaining yet grueling fight for both fighters. THis fight will not end before the 3rd round.
Anyone know the opening odds for the matches at UFC 87?
by john on Jul 22, 2008 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
JOHN, I just found a link to watch the Credeur/Cale fight. I’m watching it now. Here you go:
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2008 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
The BJJ guy out-striking the kickboxer. Gotta love it.
Credeur is pure class (outside of his homo-tendancies on TUF) and I look forward to him being in some exciting fights in the future.
How about a Tim Credeur vs Ed Herman fight next for Tim. And if Ed loses, he is out of the UFC.
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2008 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Ahhh, yes it is. Shows you how often I visit UFC.com….
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2008 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Never saw a thread on this but I just read that Jens Pulver is fighting Leonard Garcia at the September WEC event. Now THAT is going to be a slugfest!!!!!
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2008 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
thanks for the link Mike. Tim vs. Herman would be awesome!
Cale is a tool, who should not even be fighting in the WEC! Iguess it pays to be friends with the LHW champ of the UFC.
by john on Jul 22, 2008 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Short fuse.. I have not heard about him in a minute.. is he still in the UFC???
by PhilQNY on Jul 22, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
VIOLENTMIKE and PhilQNY: I hope to see u guys in Atlintic City on November 8th for Affliction 2….ATLANTIC CITY…CAN U BELIEVE IT!!! Thank you, nerdy computer guy for bringing Fedor to my backyard! I love this nerdy fellow!
Long LIVE DONALD TRUMP!!!! He should run for us President!
Fedor, Arlovski and Barnett are all without a doubt fighting again in November. They hope to get Aleks, the rumors of the hepititis are false and non medically related. Buentello will probably fight again as well.
No word yet on tim, they definetly cant feel like they got their money’s worth out of him. I mean he couldnt even last 40 seconds! Pathetic Timmeh!
by john on Jul 22, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Heads up…..I have changed my name on this site because I am sick of all the “imposter John’s” ruining my good name…. For those that want to see what I have to say, check for my alter-ego….“john-stradamus”
by john-stradamus on Jul 22, 2008 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
TUESDAY MORNING CONVERSATION WITH KEVIN:
Are you guys all stupid? We knew Tim was making 800,000, months ago. Where do you think I came up with the 96 million an hour. It was widely reported that Fedor made 2 million to step into the ring. They filed that under the clothing line to not show that he alone will bankrupt the organization!
I had a request a few weeks ago to break down the LHW division. I’m glad I waited a few weeks. After the Title fight, I would have said instant rematch as well as put Vera right up there in the mix. Hate to say it, but Rampage won’t be fighting in the near future, maybe years, and Vera looks like crap!
There are so many fights I want to see at LHW, the belt shouldn’t matter. Does a win over rashad make chuck the #1 contender, no, but he was the champ for years and is the face of the UFC, so it’s to be expected! As much as I don’t care for his style, Machida is the obvious #1 contender. He’s just not a marketable champion.
If I were Joe Silva, the NYE show would have Forrest defending the title against anderson silva! He is a true champion, and is most deserving a title shot at any weight he fights. I would also love to see Wand/Chuck 2, Hendo/Wand and I really like the Thiago/Machida match up.
I truly believe there are more interesting and fun fights out there for Fedor at 205. There is no reason he can’t shed 25 pounds. This BS about Vera not being right after cutting weight is lame! He isn’t that big a HW to begin with, and he’s a professional athlete! Give me 200,000 and I’ll cut to 185 in 6-8 weeks no problem (currently I’m at 207-210).
by kevin on Jul 22, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
why would fedor cut weight when he has never lost at h.w.
by roy on Jul 22, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t even think he’d be able to, or if he did, he would not be the same fighter that he is.
If Anderson wants a piece of Fedor, it would have to be at HW, both coming in at their natural weights. Fedor would be 230 and Anderson would be 215. That is only a 15 lb difference. Fedor just defeated Tim who outweighed him by over 30 lbs.
When some people talk about the best lb for lb fighters, they often discredit the HW’s. However, HW is the only division where you can fight someone that outweighs you by up to 59 lbs.
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
be able to Mike…have you seen him? he could cut that weight and still look out of shape. he’s only 6 feet.
by kevin on Jul 22, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
U dont drop down to 205 when u r Fedor! Only reason people drop down in weight is cause they cant compete at their Natural weight. If anything, a fighter trying to prove himself MOVES up in weight like Silva is doing, Why would Fedor drop down, when he can kick any heavyweight ass regardless of what they weight? Makes No sense! U r dreaming
if you think Fedor will drop to LHW. Not going to happen, so talking about it is just a pipe dream!
by john on Jul 22, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Kevin-
Thiago/Machida is a great matchup. You are being too hard on Vera. Reese is no can. An ugly win is still a win.
LHW-I would like to propose Wand/Shogun, Vera/Franklin, Chuck/Hendo and Griffin/winner of Machida/Thiago.
HW-Fedor/AA or Barnett/AA or Fedor/Barnett.
Thoughts?
by OJR on Jul 22, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Vera was really affected by the weight cut. Hopefully it goes better for him next time, or he’ll be in trouble.
Thiago vs Machida nearly makes me cream my pants.
Wanderlei and Shogun will NEVER fight each other, NEVER.
I would switch up your other two matches as well. I’d have Franklin vs Hendo since that’s a fight that people have wanted for years. Vera does not deserve to be on any of the “biggest cards”. I’d rather see Goran Reljik back in action than Vera.
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
i don’t think they would look for that fight but if the money is right or its for the belt they will fight and already almost did, if you remember they where in the same tournement together but silva lost to arona a or they would have fought, than shogun knocked out arona for revenge.plus they fought each other in the gym i heard a story about wandy knocking out shogun over a dog
by roy on Jul 22, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
VM-
Why wouldn’t Wand and Shogun fight?
A Brazilian thing?
Vera/Franklin is a better match up. 2 standup guys who prefer to keep it there.
Hendo/Franklin is not a good matchup for Ace, as much as I like his style. Hendo is a brick that would wear Ace down.
by OJR on Jul 22, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Shogun is like Wanderlei’s little brother. He and Maurilo Rua went to school together and became best friends, and naturally, little brother Mauricio often tagged along. They were way more than just training partners.
Vera/Franklin is not better than Hendo/Franklin. Hendo would stand and bang with Franklin and KO him.
Were you really impressed by Vera at 205?
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I was not impressed w/ Vera at 205 but I am not ready to bury him, either.
I think matchups that are a toss up are the better ones.
You predict Hendo would win by a KO. I agree. Not a very exciting angle to it, right?
I think Vera/Ace is a striking dream.
You could not pick one as a heavy fav making the uncertainty that much more appealing.
I think thats the beauty of MMA.
We will agree to disagree.
by OJR on Jul 22, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure OJR, we agree to disagree – no problem with that. But can you just explain this sentence:
“You predict Hendo would win by a KO. I agree. Not a very exciting angle to it, right?”
Does that mean you prefer 3 round desicions with people leaning against the cage?
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope.
It means that I like fights where I can’t predict what is going to happen.
Did you really read my post or just react to one statement?
LOL.
by OJR on Jul 22, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, could they have did the interview somewhere else? The music was so loud you could barely hear..
by tbird2340 on Jul 22, 2008 11:13 AM EDT reply actions
Where the F did they film this interview, “Forever 21” at the mall???
What was Fitch doing there?
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2008 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
what’s the line on whether the interviewer chick sucked him off after the interview????
by crowls on Jul 22, 2008 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I had to change my name…to many imposter John’s around here!
by john-stradamus on Jul 22, 2008 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
so many imposters…“john” is such a uncommon name..
by newfie on Jul 22, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Our mic shorted out. It wasn’t really an “interview”…more like a conversation. In my other videos you can hear the fighter.
by MMAGirls on Jul 24, 2008 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope Fitch doesnt make this fight boring. Fitch is tuff enough to make it go to a decision. This is going to be a good card.
by JV on Jul 22, 2008 11:19 AM EDT reply actions
Great card. Fitch will be one of the only WW close to matching GSP’s physcial strength. I think that may translate into GSP working his standup a little. Which is beautiful when he is on, but he seems a little gun shy since the Serra loss. I still think GSP will catch him on the feet then pounce and TKO Fitch on the ground.
by BNF on Jul 22, 2008 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
The fight won’t be long enough to be boring. GSP is going to finish him in the first round. It will be all defense for Fitch, he won’t get a chance to do anything offensively.
by JRK on Jul 22, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t bet this fight to end before 3 rounds unless you like giving you cash away… Diego stormed fitch and it did nothing. GSP will try to pick away and catch him but it will take time. I still see Fitch with a submission victory… and yes I know I’m the only one.
by Arnold on Jul 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, we’re the only 2! LOL!
I think GSP is going to try to catch Fitch in a submission. There’s a reason he went to Brazil to train BJJ right after the fight was announced. Fitch has been caught in chokes in quite a few of his fights, so I think it’s a good strategy.
That said, I think Fitch is going to put GSP on the defensive and make him uncomfortable. He’ll grind him down and choke him out or win a unanimous decision.
by TonyDrip on Jul 22, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Couldnt handle the “night club” music in the background,only made it through 15 seconds of the interview.
by Brian on Jul 22, 2008 11:19 AM EDT reply actions
i agree , music sucked, i don’t really give a shit what fitch say’s about fighting gsp, this will be over quick, gsp will stop fitch by tko, 2nd round
by daz on Jul 22, 2008 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
“me too, I don’t care about anyone but my backdoor brother GSP…”
And when did “over quick” tun into 10 minutes?
by Arnold on Jul 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I kinda liked the interview. It shows a side of the fighter we don’t really get to see. Hobbies and everyday things we normal people do, They like to do as well. It’s not just I must workout and train 24/7. Fitch is A-OK in my book. GSP 2nd round ref stoppage.
by Open24hrz on Jul 22, 2008 11:27 AM EDT reply actions
GSP by DEATH! In the first round! (whatever). I Just wanted to know what it felt like to make an arbitrary statement colored by uninformed bias towards one fighter or the other simply because he did or said something before or after a fight that made me angry, or because he may have beaten another fighter that I idolized and is now fighting for elite xc, or some backwoods promotion in Shreveport, LA. Not to mention, it’s just a lot easier to pick the guy that I think everyody else thinks will win. Oh, by the way, if my guy loses, I probably won’t be posting on the site for three to four days. Undisclosed reasons and such.
by Jrandolph on Jul 22, 2008 12:05 PM EDT reply actions
I think this is going to be a war. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it go 4 or 5 rounds. I do see GSP coming out on top, but this i think will be a very tough fight for GSP. Can’t wait.
by brac on Jul 22, 2008 12:09 PM EDT reply actions
Heard GSP is going to come out to the music of Boy George’s “Do you really want to hurt me” before the fight! Also does anyone know how much GSP has had to cut back from eating his crepes to cut weight for this fight? Not saying either opponent will dominate but picking Fitch on this one. GSP has even said himself that he hasn’t fought someone with no weaknesses like Fitch who’s match up will give him problems. Thing is that GSP has only seen limited action on Fitch as well.
by Buuck on Jul 22, 2008 12:53 PM EDT reply actions
I put GSP as one of the top 3 fighters on the planet. I hope Fitch does well but GSP is in a league of his own.
by Landowner on Jul 22, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
The Boy George joke was already cracked on Inside MMA on HDnet. And Bas Rutten was telling a story about a fighter that actually did come out to that music.
by ViolentMike on Jul 22, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Did it look like Kos could have went 2 more rounds? A title fight is 5 rounds. Kos did beter than most, because he is almost as fast and explosive as GSP. Fitch isn’t and I think he will look more like Hughes and Serra, always one step behind GSP.
by Gord on Jul 23, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
No F, that it just doesnt feel the same! Back to JOHN!!!!
by john on Jul 22, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
i bet fitch ‘tapped her’ in a 3 round snoozefest. she’s on his SACK! lol.
by kama kaze on Jul 22, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions
MMA news and info must be really slow for mania to put this crappy interview on here. They must like their boots with the fur lol.
by halljam2 on Jul 22, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions
me think fitch does good. but gsp find way to win. me say this before. me shock! no penn vs gsp talk? -my poor attempt at caveman humor
by doomdoom on Jul 22, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions
Hell, this is like the first time I’ll really have troubles picking the fighter whom I’d like to win in this bout. I like both GSP and Jon’s performances and would prolly prefer for the fight to end in a draw (even though a title fight never ends in a draw).
by Fedor Emelianenko instructional DVD on Jul 22, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions
anyone know where fitch or GSP are having their after parties??
by Huh? on Jul 22, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t know if they’re having after parties at a club because the fight will end so late. That’s the problem with having fights outside of Vegas or the West Coast. They don’t get done with the main event until like 1am. Then they have to do the press conference, etc.
by TonyDrip on Jul 23, 2008 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Its more like a conversation than an interview. That makes the fighter more relaxed. For more videos go to www.mmagirls.net
by MMAGirls on Jul 24, 2008 11:07 AM EDT reply actions
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